Scan to see the online manual. OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH DL*340** / DL*347** MFL70442678 Rev.00_112122 www.lg.com Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING STATEMENTS 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 8 Product Features 10 INSTALLATION 10 11 15 15 16 17 18 19 21 24 Before Installing Choosing the Proper Location Leveling the Appliance Reversing the Door Installing the Vent Kit Stacking the Appliance Venting the Dryer Connecting Gas Dryers Connecting Electric Dryers Final Installation Check 28 OPERATION 28 29 31 33 36 37 Before Use Loading the Dryer Control Panel Dry Cy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety for a Dryer WARNING Fire Hazard Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage. • • Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct. Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer. WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Risk of Fire Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. • • • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 • The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by qualified service personnel in accordance with local codes. • Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance. • Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation. • Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics customer information center. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. • Do not use an extension cord or adapter with this appliance. • Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 • Do not put living animals such as pets inside the appliance. • Do not put any part of your body, such as your hands or feet, or metal objects under the appliance. • Do not let your hand get pinched when opening or closing the dryer door. • Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 Product Specifications Model DL*340** / DL*347** Please refer to the rating label for detailed information. Dimensions (Width X Height X Depth) 27'' X 30 1/8'' X 39'' (68.6 cm X 76.5 cm X 99 cm) Maximum Depth with Door Open 51 3/8'' (130.5 cm) Net Weight Gas : 123.02 lb (55.8 kg) Electric : 120.15 lb (54.5 kg) Capacity Normal Cycle 7.4 cu.ft. (22.5 lb / 10.2 kg) NG: 4 - 10.5-inch (10.2 - 26.7 cm) WC LP: 8 - 13-inch (20.4 - 33.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this dryer or transporting it to another location. a Choose the proper location. b Level the appliance. c Vent the appliance. d Connect the inlet hose (for steam models) e Connect the Gas / Electric dryer. • Purchase a UL-listed, 3-wire or 4-wire power cord kit with UL-listed strain relief (electric dryer only) f Plug in the power cord.
INSTALLATION 11 Choosing the Proper Location Exhaust • The location must allow for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. Electricity Use an individual, grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (61 cm) of either side of the appliance. WARNING • Do not install or store the appliance in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances The following clearances are recommended for the appliance. • Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. • Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation - Description Dimension/Clearance A Upper Ventilation Opening 2 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) B Lower Ventilation Opening 2 24 sq. in.
INSTALLATION 13 Closet Ventilation Requirements NOTE • There should be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise. • No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
INSTALLATION Installation Spacing for Cabinet For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
INSTALLATION 15 Leveling the Appliance WARNING • The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the appliance. • If you are installing the appliance on the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the appliance. The appliance leveling feet should be fully retracted. Reversing the Door Checking the Level Position the appliance in the final location and place a level across the top of the appliance.
INSTALLATION 2 While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws on the door hinge. Remove the door. Installing the Vent Kit WARNING • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts. 3 Turn the door upside down and line up the holes in the hinge with the holes on the opposite side of the cabinet. Reinstall the door with the screws removed in step 2. WARNING • Be sure to support the weight of the door before inserting the hinge screws.
INSTALLATION 17 3 d c 3 Preassemble a 4" (10.2 cm) elbow e to the next 4" (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct. Secure it in place with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1.5" (3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork. Attach the cover plate f to the back of the dryer with the included screw.
INSTALLATION 1 Make sure the surface of the washer is clean and dry. Remove paper backing from the tape on one of the stacking kit side brackets. • To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. • To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil ducting.
INSTALLATION 19 Ductwork Wall Cap Type Recommended 0 65 ft. (19.8 m) 1 55 ft. (16.8 m) 2 47 ft. (14.3 m) 3 36 ft. (11.0 m) 4 28 ft. (8.5 m) 0 55 ft. (16.8 m) 1 47 ft. (14.3 m) 2 41 ft. (12.5 m) 3 30 ft. (9.1 m) 4 22 ft. (6.7 m) a a a: 4 ‘’ (10.2 cm) Use for only short run installations b b: 2.5 ‘’ (6.35 cm) Correct Venting Incorrect Venting NOTE • Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. Do not use more than four 90° elbows.
INSTALLATION • This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60Hz. grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. • Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Gas Supply Requirements WARNING • DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service technician or company.
INSTALLATION 21 Check all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid. 7 Proceed to Venting the Dryer. • The appliance has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30 amperes. (The circuit must be fused on both sides of the line.) ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE.
INSTALLATION Four-Wire Power Cord 9 Reinstall the terminal block access cover. b • A UL-listed strain relief is required. c b e a d • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 1 2 3 a White Wire moved from Ground Screw Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.
INSTALLATION 23 3 Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief. e Ground Screw Three-Wire Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. a b c • A UL-listed strain relief is required. • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.
INSTALLATION 8 Reinstall the terminal block access cover. a Terminal block b UL-listed strain relief a White Wire from Dryer Harness c UL-listed 3-wire power cord b Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) c Neutral Wire (White) 5 Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. 6 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw. 7 Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.
INSTALLATION 25 Test Dryer Heating Gas Models NOTE • If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If this happens, the igniter will reattempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes. NOTE • The appliance should be cool before starting this test. If the appliance was warmed up during installation, run the Air Dry cycle for a few minutes to reduce the interior temperature.
INSTALLATION Flow SenseTM LED has not turned on when the cycle ends, the exhaust system is adequate. If the exhaust system is severely restricted, the Flow SenseTM LED will turn on. Other problems may also be shown with error codes. See the chart on the next page for error code details and solutions. • The Flow SenseTM LED indicates that the exhaust system is severely restricted. Have the system checked immediately, as performance will be poor.
INSTALLATION 27 Check for blockages and lint buildup. ENGLISH Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.
OPERATION OPERATION Before Use WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview 1 Clean the Lint Filter • If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. Make sure to reinstall the filter, pressing down until it clicks firmly into place.
OPERATION 29 fingers. Push the lint filter firmly back into place. See Regular Cleaning for more information. Woven and Loopknit Materials • Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink, depending on quality. • Do not overload your dryer. Take out permanent press items as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles. Baby Clothes and Nightgowns • Always check the manufacturer’s instructions. Always ensure that the lint filter is properly installed before running the dryer.
OPERATION Tumble Dry Label Directions Do not tumble dry Do not dry (used with do not wash) Heat Setting Label Directions High Medium Low No Heat / Air
OPERATION 31 Control Panel Control Panel Features ENGLISH a Power Button • Press the button to turn the appliance on. Press again to turn the appliance off. NOTE • Pressing the Power button during a cycle will cancel that cycle, and any load settings will be lost. b Cycle Selector Knob • Turn this knob to select the desired cycle. Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will be shown in the display.
OPERATION Time and Status Display a Clean Filter Reminder • The Clean Filter indicator lights up at the beginning of the cycle to remind you to check the lint filter. It turns off when the Start/Pause button is pressed. b Cycle Status Indicators • Dry lights up when the appliance is in the drying stage. • Cool lights up when the appliance is in the cool down stage. c Estimated Time Remaining • When a drying cycle is selected, the estimated drying time for the selected cycle is displayed.
OPERATION 33 Dry Cycles Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a dry cycle the light for the corresponding dry cycle will turn on. Sensor dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying time as needed to ensure superior results. The appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle.
OPERATION Cycle Temperature Perm. Press Default: Medium Available: Medium Cycle Delicates Description Use this cycle for drying dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. Dry Level Default: Normal Available: All Temperature Default: Low Available: Low Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific amount of drying time. When a Manual Dry cycle is selected, the actual time remaining in your cycle appears on the display.
OPERATION 35 † This option helps to reduce the energy use by drying clothes at lower temperatures than the normal mode. When this option is set, the drying time will increase.
OPERATION Cycle Modifiers About Modifier Buttons Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. Customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Repeatedly press the button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. Not every option is available with every cycle. If a modifier is not available, the button chimes twice and the setting does not change. Dry Level Use this button to select the dryness level for the cycle.
OPERATION 37 Damp Dry Signal Your dryer includes several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. When this option is selected, the appliance signals when the load is approximately 80% dry. This allows you to remove faster-drying lightweight items or items that you would like to iron or hang while they are still slightly damp. Select the desired option after selecting the desired cycle and settings.
OPERATION 2 Press and hold the Wrinkle Care button for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate this function. • When the function is deactivated, a chime will sound and the remaining time for the current cycle will reappear on the display.
SMART FUNCTIONS 39 SMART FUNCTIONS The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG ThinQ Application Features • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. 1 • Do not press any other buttons. • Smart Diagnosis™ - This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They will damage the finish. Regular Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Lint Filter Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle. Proper care of your appliance can extend its life. The outside of the appliance can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent.
MAINTENANCE 41 3 If the lint filter has become very dirty or clogged with fabric softener, wash the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow it to dry thoroughly before reinstalling. ENGLISH NOTE • NEVER operate the appliance without the lint filter in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Q: When I press a button, why does my dryer beep and then nothing happens? A: The Control Lock feature is turned on. To turn off Control Lock, turn the dryer on and press and hold the button that has Control Lock on or under it for 3 seconds. Q: Why does my dryer take so long to dry clothes? A: Proper airflow is critical to the efficient operation of clothes dryers.
TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Before Calling for Service Error Messages Problem tE1 through tE7 Possible Cause & Solution Temperature sensor failure. • Turn off the appliance and call for service. Power cord is connected incorrectly. Ps • Check the connection of the power cord to the terminal block. d8O, dGO, dGs Exhaust system is too long or has too many turns/restrictions. • Do not use the appliance until the exhaust system has been cleaned and/or repaired.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution The appliance will not turn on. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. The appliance does not heat. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity.
TROUBLESHOOTING 45 Problem Drying time is not consistent. Possible Cause & Solution Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent. Performance Problem Clothes are wrinkled. Possible Cause & Solution Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or use a lower dry level setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture. Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Excess static in clothes after drying. Possible Cause & Solution Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly. • Use a fabric softener or the Reduce Static option, if available, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use Manual Dry cycles.
WARRANTY 47 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG ELECTRONICS (“LG”) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
WARRANTY • Damage or failure of the Product resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the Product owner’s manual. • Damage or failure of the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of nature, or any other causes beyond the control of LG.
WARRANTY 49 You and LG agree to engage in good faith discussions in an attempt to amicably resolve your claim. The notice must provide your name, address, and telephone number; identify the product that is the subject of the claim; and describe the nature of the claim and the relief being sought. If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration. Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
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